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Avalue strictly adheres to international occupational health and safety management systems. We have established a comprehensive occupational safety and health policy and system applicable to all employees, with the goal of achieving zero injuries, illnesses, and accidents, creating the best possible work environment for all. To safeguard the health and safety of our employees, the company has established a safety and health center. This center is staffed by three occupational safety and health officers and two occupational safety and health managers, who are responsible for implementing our comprehensive safety and health program. The company has duly registered this program with the Northern Regional Occupational Safety and Health Center of the Ministry of Labor and the New Taipei City Labor Inspection Office.

Avalue is committed to ensuring the safety and health of all employees, enhancing workplace safety, preventing occupational accidents, and safeguarding employee well-being. To this end, detailed safety and health regulations have been established. The purpose of these regulations is to supervise employees in adhering to safe and correct operating procedures, to foster a safety-first mindset among employees, and to uphold the belief that workplace safety is everyone's responsibility. All company employees must pay attention to their own safety and the safety of others, protect company property, and ensure a safe working environment.

Safe & Health Management and Responsibilities

Safety and health management involves the responsibilities of the general manager, all levels of supervisors, and all employees. The general manager is responsible for approving the occupational safety and health policy and supervising and evaluating the implementation of management plans in each department. Supervisors at all levels are responsible for supervising their subordinates in carrying out safety and health work, developing inspection plans, and conducting regular or irregular safety inspections. All employees must comply with relevant regulations, receive safety and health training, and undergo regular health examinations.

Occupational Safety & Health Standards

Work safety covers various aspects such as material handling, lifting equipment, solvent operations, and electrical work. Material handling requires protective measures to prevent overloading and improper operation. Solvent operations require the wearing of protective equipment to prevent solvent evaporation and dispersion. Electrical work must ensure that equipment is well-insulated to prevent electric shock and fire.

Educational & Training

We provides comprehensive safety and health training for employees, including new employee training, fire safety training, hazard awareness, and chemical awareness. Regular evacuation drills and disaster drills are conducted to enhance employees' emergency response capabilities.

Maintenance & Inspection of Machinery and Equipment

Each department must develop a maintenance and inspection plan for equipment, and regular inspections and maintenance must be conducted by designated personnel. Inspection items must be documented, abnormalities must be recorded and corrected promptly, and major abnormalities must be reported and handled immediately.

First-aid &Rescue

Avalue has established detailed emergency first-aid procedures, including first aid for external injuries, fainting, electric shock, and burns. Before medical personnel arrive, employees who have received specific first-aid training must possess basic first-aid knowledge to ensure prompt and effective handling in case of accidents.

Accident Reporting

The company has established an accident reporting and notification system, categorizing accidents into minor injuries, fires, and disabling injuries. Accidents must be reported immediately, and relevant departments must conduct investigations, record, and analyze the data to develop improvement measures.

In accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Avalue has formulated an Abnormal Workload-Induced Illness Prevention Plan. This plan aims to prevent diseases caused by excessive workloads, such as long working hours, to ensure the physical and mental health of employees and achieve the goals of overwork prevention and stress management.

Duty & Responsibilities

Safety and Health Center: Oversees, plans, and executes safety and health programs, and provides related health services and resources.

Department Heads: Assist in coordinating employee participation in preventive programs and improvement measures planned by the Safety and Health Center.

Employees: Cooperate in preventive programs planned by the Safety and Health Center and, when necessary, participate in improvement measures.

Management Department: Assists in the implementation of improvement measures and facilitates communication between departments.

Definitions

Long working hours: Refers to working overtime exceeding 100 hours in one month, or an average of over 80 hours of overtime per month for two to six months, or an average of over 45 hours of overtime per month for one to six months.。

Other abnormal workloads: Includes irregular work, frequent business trips, working in abnormal temperature or noise environments, and daily workloads and work-related events accompanied by mental stress.

Health Guidance & Management Measures

The company conducts regular health checkups to monitor employees' overall health, preventing occupational diseases. New employees must provide proof of a pre-employment health examination. Regular health checkups comply with the Labor Safety and Health Act. Health examination results are used to assign suitable job roles and establish a health management handbook.

Implementation Process

1. Identification and Assessment of High-Risk Groups: Annually, in cooperation with accredited medical institutions, all employees undergo annual health checkups and complete electronic questionnaires to assess the risk of overwork. Based on the assessment of the risk of brain and cardiovascular diseases within ten years and the workload situation, employees are classified into different risk levels and scheduled for medical interviews.

2. Medical Interviews and Health Guidance: For employees classified as "high-risk," the Safety and Health Center will proactively arrange health consultations. For those classified as "medium-risk," they will be included in the recommended interview group. For those classified as "low-risk," consultations are generally not required.

3. Adjustment or Shortening of Working Hours and Job Rotation: Referencing the guidelines of the Ministry of Labor, adjustments or rotations of work content, and adjustments of working hours will be made. The Safety and Health Center will track the effectiveness of these measures.

4. Health Checkups, Management, and Promotion: Health checkup results should be retained for at least seven years. Based on the results, corresponding work management measures should be taken, such as changing the workplace, content, or shortening working hours. Additionally, health promotion activities include workplace health exercises, physical fitness assessments, and employee sports events.

5. Evaluation and Improvement of Implementation Effectiveness: Regularly review the implementation status and performance of the prevention plan at the Occupational Safety and Health Committee and management review meetings.

6. Reporting and Records: Relevant reports or records should be kept for at least three years.

Hazard Prevention & Response Measures

We have established a comprehensive hazard prevention and response plan, including emergency response plans and regular drills, to ensure that employees can respond quickly and effectively in the event of an accident. Additionally, to prevent the impact of hazardous substances on the environment, we strictly dispose of waste organic solvents and their containers in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Act, ensuring environmental safety and sustainability.